Minnesota Timberwolves
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
600 First Avenue North
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City
Minneapolis
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Notes
Owned by the City of Minneapolis and managed by Legends Global; Target has held naming rights since the 1990 opening. Also home of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx. A new downtown arena is under discussion (see Historical Facts) but Target Center remains the confirmed home for 2026
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Phone
612-673-1380 (Target Center); 612-673-1234 (Timberwolves); event-day text/help line 952-592-5520
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State
MN
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Venue name
Target Center
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Zip code
55403
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Parking
Cheapest
Outlying downtown ramps with a short walk or transit connection; SpotHero advance deals; park-and-ride to light rail
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Guide url
https://www.targetcenter.com/plan-your-visit-1/parking
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Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Ramps A and B (enter on skyway level); ADA drop-off/pick-up at 1st Ave and 6th St via the Life Time Lobby
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Overnight
Allowed for buses ($40); general overnight per individual ramp operator policy
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Payment
Card/mobile pay (cashless); advance booking via SpotHero and mplsparking.com
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Prepaid
Yes — reserve via SpotHero (rates up to 50% off drive-up) or mplsparking.com
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Prices
Roughly $10–$25 at nearby ramps depending on event/demand; premium close-in spots can reach ~$75 for marquee games. Bus parking $30 ($40 overnight)
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Public transport
METRO Blue and Green light-rail lines and C Line bus rapid transit serve the adjacent Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station; numerous local bus routes via Ramp A/7th St and Ramp B/5th St transit centers
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena; no tailgating
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Traffic
1st Avenue N and Hennepin Avenue near the arena, plus I-394/I-94 downtown exits and shared congestion when events overlap with Target Field (Twins) across the street
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Types
Connected ABC Ramps (A, B, C) via skyway, plus ~38 downtown lots/ramps (nearly 25,000 spaces), on-street metered, and reserved/pre-paid via SpotHero
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Public transportation
Airport connection
METRO Blue Line connects directly from MSP Airport to downtown/Warehouse District (no transfer required)
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App
Metro Transit app and metrotransit.org provide real-time arrivals
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Best option
Blue or Green Line light rail to Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue
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Bus routes
METRO C Line bus rapid transit; ~11 routes via Ramp A/7th St Transit Center and ~10 routes via Ramp B/5th St Transit Center
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Fare
Metro Transit standard fares (rush-hour ~$2.50, off-peak ~$2.00); pay via Metro Transit app, Go-To Card, or ticket machines
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Ferry
N/A — no ferry service
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Nearest station
Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station (about one block away)
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Rail lines
METRO Blue Line and METRO Green Line light rail
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Tips
Light rail is generally faster than driving post-event; the arena connects to downtown skyways with extended hours on game nights
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Walking distance
About one block (a few minutes' walk) from Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
N/A — no official shuttle; transit is accessible
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Cost
N/A — no official shuttle
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Dropoff
N/A — no official shuttle
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Frequency
N/A — no official shuttle; light rail runs frequent service around event times
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Notes
Charter/group buses can reserve parking via mplsparking.com ($30; $40 overnight)
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Operator
N/A — no official shuttle
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Park ride
Metro Transit park-and-ride lots feed Blue/Green Line and express buses into downtown
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Pickup
N/A — no official shuttle
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Routes
N/A — no official team/arena game shuttle; arena directs fans to Metro Transit light rail and bus
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Schedule
N/A — no official shuttle
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Public/street bike racks around the arena and downtown; bike lockers available to rent at Ramp A and other downtown ramps/transit centers
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Secure
Rentable bike lockers at Ramp A and the ABC Ramps Mobility Hub (which also offers showers)
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Share station
Docked bike share is limited — Nice Ride Minnesota ceased operations in November 2022; check current downtown micromobility (e-scooter/e-bike) providers
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Tips
Use the ABC Ramps Mobility Hub for secure bike lockers and showers; the arena is well connected to downtown protected bike lanes and trails
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces in Ramps A and B; enter the arena at skyway level
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Assistive listening
Hearing/visually impaired seating available; complimentary ear plugs at Guest Services (sections 116 & 216). Contact the Box Office for accommodations
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Contact
Target Center Box Office 612-673-0900 (Mon–Fri business hours); ADA info: https://www.targetcenter.com/plan-your-visit-1/ada_information
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off/pick-up at the corner of 1st Ave and 6th St via the Life Time Lobby
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Elevators
Elevators serve all arena levels; guests needing them should park in Ramp A or B and enter on the skyway level
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Fun fact
The sensory room features custom tactile artwork created by an autistic artist
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms available throughout the renovated concourses
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Sensory
Dedicated sensory-friendly room (bean bags, light/activity panels, bubble walls, tactile artwork by an autistic artist); free sensory bags available
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Service animals
Trained service animals welcome; must stay on leash/harness and remain in the handler's seating area
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Wheelchair seating
Designated accessible/companion seating on all levels
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless for concessions, tickets, and merchandise; cards plus Apple Pay/Google Pay accepted
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Fun fact
The food program leans hard into Twin Cities restaurant culture, partnering with beloved local spots rather than only national concession brands
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Local
Chef-driven program by Levy Restaurants with local partners including Parlour, SotaRol, Lord Fletcher's (walleye), Soul Bowl, Pizzeria Lola, and Fhima's, emphasizing local and BIPOC chefs
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Mobile ordering
Yes — in-app mobile ordering with real-time wait times via the Timberwolves + Target Center app
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Notable stands
Parlour (burgers/cocktails), SotaRol (sushi/Asian bowls), Lord Fletcher's (walleye fish sandwiches), The Nook (Jucy Lucy)
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Outside food policy
Generally no outside food/beverage; small bags (max 5"x9"), diaper bags, and medical bags permitted subject to search
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Parking Apps Accepted
SpotHero (reservations); mplsparking.com for downtown lots
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Signature food
Jucy Lucy sliders (cheese-stuffed mini burgers from The Nook), a nod to the Twin Cities original
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Venue history
Architect
KMR Architects, Ltd. (structural: Ericksen Roed & Associates; general contractor: M.A. Mortenson Company). 2017 renovation design by Perkins&Will with Mortenson
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Construction cost
~US$104 million (original, 1990)
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Famous moments
Hosted the 1994 NBA All-Star Game, 2000 NBA Draft, 2018 WNBA All-Star Game, 2011 WNBA Finals (Lynx first title), and 2022 NCAA Women's Final Four; site of Tonya Harding's 1991 triple axel
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Fun fact
Target Center is the second-oldest arena in the NBA (after Madison Square Garden) and was the first U.S. arena with a green roof (2009)
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Opened
1990 (opened October 13, 1990; ground broke July 12, 1988)
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Original capacity
19,006 original seats (basketball)
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Original name
Target Center (Target has held naming rights since opening)
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Records
At the 1991 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Tonya Harding became the first American woman to land a triple axel in competition
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Renovations
Major renovations in 2004 (seats reconfigured), 2009 (first green roof on a U.S. arena), and the $145 million 2017 overhaul (new exterior, scoreboard, premium spaces, technology), a joint venture of the Timberwolves/Lynx, City of Minneapolis, and AEG Facilities
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Retired numbers
Malik Sealy's No. 2 (only officially retired number); honorary banner for coach Flip Saunders. Kevin Garnett's No. 21 is set to be retired during the 2026-27 season
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Venue details
Capacity
18,798 (concerts up to ~20,500)
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena connected to the downtown skyway system (extended skyway hours on game nights)
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Elevation
Approx. 830 ft above sea level (downtown Minneapolis)
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Levels
Lower bowl, club/premium level, and upper bowl; convertible to the 2,500–7,500-seat U.S. Bank Theater configuration
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Premium
Renovated suites and premium clubs including U.S. Bank Backcourt Club, Lexus Courtside Club, Grant Thornton Chairman's Club, Club TI, and Six One Two lounge
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Scoreboard
Center-hung video board added in the 2017 renovation, billed as among the largest in the Upper Midwest
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Shared tenants
Minnesota Lynx (WNBA); historically hosted IHL/AFL/RHI teams and various touring events
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (multi-surface, convertible arena)
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